2 Cute Tuesday: Baby Apple

Awww...really? My last 2 Cute Tuesday Creation?

Well, I'm definitely going to miss these Tuesdays, but guess what, a super talented lady will be taking my place on Tuesdays and you won't miss me one bit ;)  Stay tuned to find out who it will be and make sure to give her a 2 Cute welcome!  Thanks for letting me have this chance, gals!

Today I've created a bright, fruity card using the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Baby Pumpkin Apple, which is available as a digi, wood-mounted and cling-mounted. He's just so adorable! Just look at those pinch-a-ble cheeks! He was so fun to color, too.  Make sure to play along in the current challenge here for a chance to win some stamps!

Image: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Baby Pumpkin Apple; Ink: Copics; Paper: BasicGrey; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon, button

Challenges for this card:

1. BasicGrey - Tutti Frutti
2. Crafty Creations - Babies
3. Truly Scrumptious - Sketch
4. One Stop Craft - Feeling Fruity
5. My Time To Craft - New Baby
6. The Crafty Pad - Yellow, Orange, Green

Hello Tilda - My first easel :)

Happy Thursday! I just hope the rest of the week zooms on my because I am so tired! Can't wait to rest and head to San Diego to see family :)

Anywho, this is my first easel! The always-so-sweet Denise sent me over a smooth cardstock which I used to stamp Hello Tilda on. I gotta say, wow, is this what coloring with markers is supposed to be like? It blended so much better! That doesn't mean my coloring is perfect, but having the great paper didn't hurt! Thanks, Denise :)

Stamp: Magnolia Stamps Hello Tilda; Ink: Copics, BIC; Paper: Cosmo Cricket Material Girl; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Prima flowers, flowers from Wild Orchids, paper piercer, ribbon

This card is for a few challenges:

1.  Just Magnolia - Easel Card
2. Magnolia Down Under - Sketch
3. Everybody Art - Easter
4. The Shabby Tea Room - Spring Inspired with Stitching
5. Stamp with Fun - Easter
6. Lexi's Creations - Easter
7. Incy Wincy - Easter or Spring
8. Totally Gorjuss - Ribbon
9. Our Creative Corner - Easter
10. Stampin' for the Weekend - Easter
11. All Sorts Challenge - Spring
12. Crazy 4 Challenges - Spring
13. Secret Crafter - Spring
14. Sweet Stampin' - Spring
15. Lots to Do - Springtime
16. Crafty Cardmakers - Spring into Spring

Some Odd Girl's First Challenge!

What evokes the feeling of spring more than a puppy, flowers, smiling clouds, and a happy little girl? I can't think of anything, can you?  Well, maybe a bunny here and there, but you'll have to visit another ODDgirl to see the new bunny images ;)

Today is our first challenge at the Some Odd Girl Blog!  And of course, we've got a super fun challenge for you: rainbow.  Take that as you will - you can either have a rainbow in your creation or use all the colors of the rainbow.  I've done both today; well, I've used at least most of the colors of the rainbow :)

I loved playing around with putting together this little scene.  All the images just work so well together!  The Sunflowers, Rainbow, and lil Puppy Walkies images are all from the latest release so you can grab them now!  I've also used Happy Angel Kaylee on this card.  Make sure to stop by the Some Odd Girl blog to play along in our first challenge! We can't wait to see what you create :)

Image: Some Odd Girl Happy Angel Kaylee, Lil Puppy Walkies, Sunflowers, Rainbow; Ink: Copics; Paper: Pink Paislee 365 Degrees ; Accessories/tools: Nestabilities, MS border punch, Stickles

This card is for a few challenges:

1. All Sorts Challenge - Spring
2. Crazy 4 Challenges - Spring
3. One Stop Craft - Let it Shine
4. Secret Crafter - Spring
5. Sweet Stampin' - Spring
6. Lots to Do - Springtime
7. Crafty Cardmakers - Spring into Spring
8. Sketch Saturday - Week #95 Sketch
9. Tanda Teaser - Teen Times

2 Cute Tuesday: Challenge #2

Hello everyone! 2 Cute Rubber Stamps has a new challenge up with another free digi for you to use! I've used the little guy here - he's just perfect for spring or Easter cards. Head over to the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations and head to Heidi's Blog to grab the free digi for the challenge. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you creations.  For this card, I've used the Card Patterns' Sketch #56.

Image: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps; Ink: Copics; Paper: Memory Box Spearmint; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, paper piercer

2 Cute Tuesday: Kitty Surprise

What can I say? It's time for another 2 Cute Tuesday creation! Today, I'm using Kitty Surprise on my card. We all seem to LOVE this image! My picture is a little dark, sorry about that.  When I was looking at it on my screen, it seemed a lot brighter.

Anywho, can you believe our second challenge is coming up soon?  We're hosting another challenge for you on Thursday.  Heidi will be giving out another free image for you to use so make sure to check back at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Blog!

Image: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Kitty Surprise; Ink: Copics, BIC; Paper: BasicGrey; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, lace ribbon, paper piercer

For this card, I've used the sketch for the Diva Coffee Break Challenge #169 and this card also fits the challenges at Charisma Cardz Something for the Kids and My Time To Craft Lovely Lace.

Artful INKables New Release Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Artful INKables blog hop! We are celebrating the March release at Artful INKables with 4 wonderful sets and a super fun new mini set!

I'm your second stop!  Have you come from the Artful INKables Blog? If so, you're on the right track.  If not, please visit the AI Blog to start at the beginning of the hop. Make sure to follow us all the way to the end and leave a comment on all the DT's blogs because you never know which blog we’ll be choosing a winner from!

Today, I've made a card and a treat holder using the new Artful INKables stamp sets: Paisleys and Peacocks and Peacock Pagentry.  Paisleys and Peacocks is gorgeous set with a ton of images and sentiments.  It's amazing how Kristin has put this stamp set together - very versatile.  I've used this set on my card below.  The Peacock Pagentry set is a background stamp set, which I've used on my treat box.  Can you believe this is the first background stamp I've ever owned?! Haha, I bet you can tell because some of the other gals have used the background stamp sooooo beautifully.  You've have to keep hopping along to see what I mean ;)






Stamps: Artful INKables Paisleys and Peacocks and Peacock Pagentry; Ink: Copics, BIC; Paper: BasicGrey; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Stickles, MS border punch, paper piercer, corner punch, chocolate :)

Make sure to comment on every one's blog, because two lucky commenters will win some AI stamps! One will win In My Garden and Epic Tales, and the other will win Peacock Pagentry and Paisleys & Peacocks. Please leave your comments by Thursday, March 25th, 12 midnight Eastern Standard Time. The winners will be chosen on Friday, March 26th.

I hope you enjoyed my creation!  Now it's time to hop to Kim Nath's Blog to see the stunning beauty that she's sharing with you today!

This card is for a few challenges:

1. Crafty Creations - Spots and Dots - Spots and dots on the peacock's tail feathers :)
2. Hope Stamps Eternal - Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #51 - I was inspired by the blues and greens on the butterflies and leaves
3. Little Red Wagon - Copics
4. Daring Cardmakers - Tweetie Pie
5. Creative Inspirations - Anything but a card
6. CCEE Stampers - Inspiration Picture - I saw the eggs and I thought "bird!"
7. Kaboodle Doodles - Shaped Card

A lion after my own heart

Another quick card to share :)  This is my attempt at coloring the Whimsy Stamps Lion using Ranger Distress Inks!  I've only been coloring Magnolias with distress inks, but I thought that this guy was the perfect candidate.  He's one of my favorite Whimsy Stamps images and though I can improve in some areas, I think he looks alright in this card :)  It doesn't hurt that he's soooo cute! I mean, he's so regal and proud.  Would you believe it? Right after I was done, some of the leftover ink made it's way onto the white space.  Ugh, go figure!

I hope that your weekend goes well!

Stamp: Whimsy Stamps Lion, Love sentiment from Whimsy Stamps Wings of Hope set; Medium: Distress Inks; Paper: BasicGrey; Accessories/tools: ribbon

Sailing through the week

Happy Friday everyone! I just a quick card to share. The gorgeous image that I used on this card is from Digital Stamp Oasis called At Sea, which I think is perfect to use on male cards.  I went with a simple layout to really capture the details of the image.  I think it's wonderfully drawn :)

Image: Digital Stamp Oasis At Sea; Ink: Copics, BIC; Paper: DCWV, Cosmo Cricket(?); Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities

New-to-me Free Digi site!

Hi everyone! Some of you may already know about her site, but I just wanted to mention quickly the wonderful new blog that I recently came across:

Sliekje's Digi Stamps

She has free digi stamps and they're all adorable!! I haven't used one yet, but I just had to mention the site. I can't believe I didn't found her earlier.  I've added her to my "Freebie Links" page.  Leave her some love on her blog if you have some time.  Afterall, she takes the time to create such wonderful freebies to give out!

And speaking of freebies, the Meljen's Designs PCP Group has reached 200 members!! That means Mel will be giving out another freebie, which will be out either tonight or tomorrow.  Visit us for some fun and inspiration.

Hope you're having a good middle-of-the-week so far :)

2 Cute Tuesday: Polar Bear and Penguin

Hello everyone!  Sorry for running a little late with my post today.  The weekend was busier than I thought it would be, and I'm sure you all know how it gets when you try to squeeze in too many things into a short amount of time.  Whew!  It felt good to get some coloring done, especially on this cute Polar Bear and Penguin digi.  I just love how the ice cream is spilling everywhere!  They're just so adorable :)

Remember, our next challenge at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Blog is fast approaching so make sure you check back soon to get a free digi and a chance to win a prize!  This card is also for the Moving Along With the Times No Square Cards challenge and The Treehouse CAS challenge.

Image: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Polar Bear and Penguin digi; Ink: Copics, BIC; Paper: Memory Box Spearmint; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, pearls, ribbon

Happy 2 years old AI!!

Artful INKables is 2 years old this week!

To celebrate our birthday, we are offering you a sweet deal on any order you place this week. Enter Code AIBDAY2 into the coupon field when you check out to get 15% off a $35 order. This coupon is only good until next Sunday so be quick like a bunny to take advantage of this SALE!

Also be sure to check the blog for the new Think INK challenge and to see who won the last challenge. And mark your calendars for NEXT MONDAY because we will be having our NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP featuring all of our new, uber-talented INK girls and FOUR new stamps sets you will surely LOVE!

And finally, if you are located in the Salt Lake City area of Utah, be sure to come visit our booth at the SCRAPBOOK USA expo in Sandy on March 26th and 27th. Click HERE for directions and information.

Whimsy Stamps A Spin on the Merry Go Round

Are you enjoying your spin around the merry go round so far? I hope so! You're almost done because I'm your second-to-last stop :) If you've come from Sue's blog then you're on the right track. If not, then start at the very talented Bev's blog to make sure you haven't missed any fantastic creations!

Yes, it's that time again! We have another fantastic new release from the Whimsy Stamps Crissy Armstrong Collection! Today we are releasing three new rubber stamp carousel horses with a coordinating image and sentiments: Proud Momma, Spring Stepping, and Wings of Hope.  Wings of Hope was the digital image that Whimsy was selling for a limited time in order to raise money for the victims of Haiti, but now it's also available in rubber with $1 from every sale going to the American Red Cross.  If you didn't get the digi, you still have time to help a good cause!

Of course, there's always fantastic candy up for grabs with each new release.  Make sure that you leave a comment on my blog, the Whimsy Stamps website, as well as the other designers' blogs by March 17th noon EST to be in the running to win these goodies:

Proud Momma Stamp Set, Spring Stepping Stamp Set, Wings of Hope Stamp Set, two pieces are satin ribbon, a package of ICE sticky gems, and 10 two-tone pink Prima roses

 

Oh, and if you're one of those people like I am who just have to have the new stuff right away, then you're in luck!  Whimsy Stamps will be offering a special promotion from noon EST on Sunday until noon EST on Monday. The first 25 orders placed at Whimsy, regardless of total, will receive free shipping. Shipping will be charged at checkout, but if your order was one of the first 25 orders in that 24 hour period, you will receive a shipping credit.

For today's blog hop, I've decided to create a four-drawer card with the Spring Stepping Set.  I don't often do many 3D items, but this time around, I just couldn't resist because this image is so sweet!  You can find the box tutorial here.

Stamp: Whimsy Stamps Spring Stepping; Ink: Copics, BIC; Paper: Cosmo Cricket; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, dies, flowers from Wild Orchids, pearls, ribbons, Spica glitter pen, brads

Like I said, you're almost done! All you have to do now is head on over to the Whimsy Stamps Home Page and leave a comment to get a chance for all those goodies above!  Thank you for joining us and good luck :)

This card is for a few challenges:

1. Pile It On Challenges - Pastel Colors - This is also my DT card for our challenge this week! Make sure to check out the Pile It On! Blog because we have a wonderful sponsor: Phindy's Place
2. Sketch Saturday - Week #94 Sketch
3. Our Creative Corner - A Color Challenge
4. Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Color Combo
5. Cupcake Craft - Flower Power
6. Incy Wincy - Horse
7. Ooh-la-la Challenges - Anything Goes
8. Stamp With Fun - Spring
9. Stampin' B's - Spring or Easter
10. Paper Cutz -  Anything Goes
11. Challenge Up Your Life - Flower
12. Secret Crafter - Anything Goes

Winner of Whimsy Stamps Proud Momma set!

The winner picked by Random.org is...

Gini

who said...

"Your card turned out gorgeous! I would love a chance to win this stamp set! I'll look forward to seeing the new release!"

Please contact me at raindropecho@gmail.com with your snail mail and I will pass it on to Denise.  Thank you to everyone to commented on my post!  Make sure to join the blog hop TODAY to see the rest of the DT's creations using these wonderful new images!

Pirate Edwin!!

Just a quick post to share my Pirate Edwin card for some challenges!  I'm sooooo lucky to have joined the Magnolia-licious group because Diana had these stamps in her hands and in the Magnolia-licious Store last week.  Most of those who ordered got their stamps on Friday!

Oh, this is also my second card using the Distress Reinkers :)  I think I'm starting getting the hang of it!
 

Stamp: Magnolia Stamps Pirate Edwin & Barrel and Skull, Whimsy Stamps Oval Snippets; Medium: Distress Reinkers; Paper: BasicGrey Origins, Strathmore Watercolor Paper; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, paper piercer, paper edger

This card is for a few challenges:

1. Just Magnolia - Sketch
2. Kaboodle Doodle Blog - Happy Birthday
3. My Time To Craft - Kidz Kardz
4. Crazy for Challenges - Masculine Cards
5. Etsy Inspired Challenges - 3 Dots Jewelry - I was inspired by the colors on this
6. Crafty Catz - Something for the Boys
7. Pals Paper Arts - Color Challenge
8. Tellen's Place - Think Green
9. Fussy and Fancy Free - Green
10. Clearly I Stamp - Think Green
11. Magnolia Down Under - Birthday

Oh, Magnolia Down Under Challenges has a blog hop going on! Check it out:

Whimsy Stamps Sneak Peak AND Blog Candy!

Are you looking for a Whimsy Stamps sneak peak and some blog candy? If so, you're in the right place!  Whimsy Stamps will be hosting another blog hop tomorrow March 14th at noon EST, with some new release stamps by Crissy Armstrong: Proud Momma, Spring Stepping, and Wings of Hope.

Some of the DT are doing some sneak peeks and I've used Proud Momma in my "sneak peek" even though it's not really a sneak because it's the whole card, lol.  Just to clarify, this is NOT the blog hop post. That post and project is coming tomorrow :)

Would you like a chance to win this new Proud Momma stamp set??

Of course you would, it's beautiful!  To enter, just leave a comment on this post and if you like, spread the word about the upcoming blog hop.  You have until 10am EST tomorrow to enter.  You can  grab the Whimsy Stamps button on the right sidebar to spread the word about the hop :)

Stamp: Whimsy Stamps Proud Momma (image and sentiment) - will be available March 14; Ink: BIC, Copics; Paper: Cosmo Cricket; Accessories/tools: Fiskars corner punch, ribbons, pearl, rhinestones

This card is for a few challenges:

1. Truly Scrumptious - Sketch
2. Delightful Sketches - Kids Theme - new baby
3. Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
4. The Treehouse - CAS
5. Cute Card Thursday - Celebrations - new baby
6. Creative Card Crew - Celebration - new baby

Polly in Purple (and my distress ink efforts)

Well now...who's this sassy gal?  Her name is Polly and you can get her here at Deb's Creations! Deb had her sent to me and she was so fun to color.  And yes, I've finally shared something colored with my new medium: Ranger Distress Inks! I bought the 23 older colors (left out the clear embossing one).  I know that I'll never really abandon my Copics (partly because I've spent waaaay too much on the ones I have), but I love the effects that I get with watercolors. I also love that they're so much cheaper and I must admit, it's a little more fun watercoloring than marker coloring. I want to get the new Ranker Distress Ink colors, but I'm waiting till they go on sale because I'm cheap like that.  Oh, and I really want some Twinkling H2O pots, too!  Ah, this addiction is horrible.

Well, I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend! Make sure to pop back in tomorrow for my blog hop post for the new Whimsy Stamps release!

Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie Polly The Bar Wench; Medium: Distress Inks; Paper: KaiserCraft; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Spica glitter pen

This card is for these challenges:

1.  Kraftin' Kimmie - Just Bead It
2. The Corrosive Challenge - A Sketch
3. Whimsical Wednesday Challenge - Inspiration Picture - I used the colors in the background as an inspiration :)
4. A Spoon Full of Sugar - Recycle - Haha, the tulle was part of my Halloween costume from last year...don't ask what I used it for, lol!

Come join me at the Meljen's Designs PCP Group!

Meljen's Designs PCP Group

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that Meljen's Designs now has a Paper Craft Planet Group! You can check out the PCP group by clicking on the graphic above.  I'll be around there today so if you want to chit-chat, feel free to come join the fun :)  Oh yeah, and for every 100 followers at the PCP group, we will be giving away a freebie!

Also, if you were wondering why I have so many posts about Meljen's Designs, I'm going to be Melissa's DT Coordinator!  All my buddies and readers out there, I would love to get a chance to work with you (if I don't already) so please apply for the DT Call.  You can see all the details on the DT blog post here.

Cutthroat Lizzie is ready for the sea!

Okay, yeah, my blog post title is a little lame, but for the life of me, I couldn't think up of any anything else!

Anywho, it's about time I created Kraftin' Kimmie card! I don't remember when I got this stamp, but it's the first time I've ever inked her up.  Her name is Cutthroat Lizzie and you can get her at the Deb's Creations store here.  Deb is going to be getting more Kraftin' Kimmie stamps in soon so make sure you watch out for those! I love the sass of this girl and she was a thrill to color.  I also love the little accessories that come with these stamps.  The skull and bones stamp that you see to the left was just perfect. 

Oh, and make sure you join us at the Deb's Creations Ning for some fun and inspiration!

This card is for a few challenges:

1. Kraftin' Kimmie - Something Old (the ribbon)
2. Crafty Cardmakers - A Feminine Celebration
3. Die Cut Dreams - No Flowers Allowed
4. Ooh-la-la Creations - Anything Goes
5. Pollycraft Challenges - Distressing
6. Crafty Creations - One Color - Hope this counts, gals! I figure brown and black are neutrals and pink is my one color.  If not, thanks for looking anyway :)
7. Stampin' for the Weekend - Monochromatic
8. Totally Gorjuss - A Sketch
9. Sketch Saturday - A Sketch
10. Sunday Sketch & Stamp - A Sketch 

2 Cute Tuesday: Best Friends on a Branch

It's time for another 2 Cute Tuesday creation!

Have you checked out Heidi's blog lately? If not, you've definitely got to visit! She has an adorable St. Patty's Day Turtle Digi for sale that is just PERFECT for the upcoming holiday. You also have to look through her sketches - there are some piggies there that I'm just dying to see turn into stamps.    There's one here (Piggie in the Rain), one here (Ballerina Piggie) and one here (Piggie Love). Why are pigs so cute?  Well, at least Heidi's piggie sketches are, lol.  Make sure to leave her some comments so that she'll turn those into stamps!!

Anywho, on to my creation! It doesn't have a pig on it, but this Best of Friends Owl stamp is just as cute! I like that you can do the out-of-bounds technique with the branch.  I think it looks kinda neat :)  This stamp is available right now at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Etsy in cling, wood, and as a digi.

Stamp: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Best of Friends Owl, Whimsy Stamps Snippets Set 1; Ink: Copics; Paper: BasicGrey; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon, MS border punch

This card is for a few challenges:

1. Polka Doodles - Wings
2. No Time To Stamp - Punched Borders
3. Saturday Spotlight - Friendship
4. Stamp, Scrap, and Doodle - Open Challenge
5. Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch #35
6. Die Cut Dreams - No Flower Allowed
7. Ooh-la-la Creations - Anything Goes

Some Odd Girl - Happy Angel Kaylee

I love when Mondays pass by so quickly!

Today I have a Some Odd Girl creation to share with you.  I've used Happy Angel Kaylee and I tried to play around with adding some blue highlights in her hair.  What do you think? Do you think the hairdresser deserved a good tip??

These images are just so darn adorable and guess what? There will be some new images coming out on March 23.  The Happy Angel Kaylee image that I used on this card is available now at the store here, but in the coming weeks, I'll be using some of the new releases images.  Stay tuned!

For this card, I've used the sketch from Our Creative Corner.  This card also fits the challenge at Crafty Carmakers Challenge #16 A Feminine Celebration and Stampin' B's Challenge #48 Flowers and Buttons.

Thanks for looking and for your lovely comments!

Image: Some Odd Girl Happy Angel Kaylee; Ink: Copics; Paper: DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon, button, twine, Stickles

Just Because - Whimsy Stamps Water Lily

Hope you've had a good weekend so far! Mine was very relaxing and I got a lot of cleaning done.  I also got in some stamping.  My distress reinkers arrived and I was trying to practice with those.  I already have a few failed attempts, but I can see why some people use this coloring medium instead.

Anywho, I just can't stop playing with these fairies from the Whimsy Stamps Mythical Collection!  I don't know what it is about them, maybe it's their unique facial expressions, but they're just so fun to play with! Today I've used Water Lily.  She's such a gorgeous image, but unfortunately, I tried to do too much with her watering can and so it looks a bit messy around the edges.  I tried to do as much erasing as I could, but it just wouldn't go away and I was too lazy to recolor everything - sorry about that!  I used some mini roses here, which are also available at the Whimsy Stamps Store.
 

Stamp: Whimsy Stamps Water Lily; Ink: Copics, BIC; Paper: BasicGrey Lemonade; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon, mini roses, aster daisies, prima flower, rhinestones, corner punches

This card is for a few challenges:

1. Inky Impressions - Think Green
2. The Pink Elephant - Add Green
3. Cute Card Thursday - Lucky Green
4. Prairie Fairy Fridays - Lucky Green
5. Everybody Art - A Sketch
6. Stampavie and More - Spring
7. Tellen's Place - Bling it on!
8. Charisma Cardz - Fairies
9. Pals Paper Arts - Spring
10. PaperPlay - Just Because
11. Stamp Something - Something Girly
12. Rosie-D's Challenge - Think Spring